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  • Groupon G-Pass Hits A Million Redemptions

    Groupon G-Pass Hits A Million Redemptions

    Groupon’s G-Pass, which lets buyers bypass box office lines and go right to the venue of interest, has reached one million redemptions since it’s inception, the company informs us in an email.

    “Gaining momentum, G-Pass has already issued more than 700,000 tickets so far in 2013,” a Groupon spokesperson says, adding, “It has been adopted by hundreds of merchants across the United States and Canada, spanning categories such as music, sports, arts and theater and family events.”

    “For subscribers, this means access to presale opportunities, premium tickets and packages that enhance the experience, as well as access to some of the most sought-after events in the best venues,” the spokesperson adds.

    G-Pass was launched back in April of 2012 as part of Groupon Live and joint venture between Groupon and Live Nation Entertainment. It was actually launched in beta in October, 2011.

    G-Pass tickets are printed out and taken directly to the gate at the venue. After Groupon processes the customer’s payment, it sends an email confirmation. For some reason, you have to print it, as Groupon specifically says in its Groupon Live FAQ that you nee to do so rather than pulling it up on the mobile app.

  • Groupon G-Pass Gets Wide Release For TicketMaster Events

    Groupon announced the wide release of G-Pass, as part of Groupon Live, the joint venture between Groupon and Live Nation Entertainment for local events. The new feature lets users get ticketing, seating and barcode-scanning info on the voucher itself, so they don’t have to go to the will call line at events.

    G-Pass has been in beta since October 2011. It’s now rolling out at Ticketmaster venues in the U.S. and Canada that offer GrouponLive deals.

    “G-Pass is a massive benefit to both box offices and event-goers, dramatically increasing the value GrouponLive delivers to the market,” says Groupon VP and GrouponLive General Manager, Greg Rudin. “We’re proud to launch it with our partner, Ticketmaster, who brings the value of G-Pass to an industry-leading set of venue clients.”

    This isn’t the only news from Groupon this week, although it’s probably the more significant news. The other announcement was the launch of the Groupon Kidz Club, which can be used by parents to find kid-friendly deals and for kids to play games. The more interesting part, however, is the cast of characters Groupon came up with for the Kidz club.

    Meanwhile, Groupon has been facing angry shareholders, upset over Groupon’s recent revisions to the company’s earnings release. The lawsuits have begun, and Groupon’s stock has been suffering.